equivocation (Meaning)
equivocation (n)
a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
intentionally vague or ambiguous
falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
equivocation (n.)
The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, with a purpose to mislead.
Synonyms & Antonyms of equivocation
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equivocation Sentence Examples
- The politician's equivocation on the issue of climate change left the public feeling uncertain about his true position.
- The witness's equivocation during the trial made it difficult for the jury to determine the truth of the matter.
- The equivocation in the company's financial statements raised concerns among investors about the accuracy of the information.
- The doctor's equivocation about the patient's condition left the family feeling anxious and frustrated.
- The equivocation in the contract language created ambiguity and led to a dispute between the two parties.
- The equivocation in the media coverage of the event left the public confused about what had actually happened.
- The equivocation in the politician's speech failed to address the concerns of the constituents.
- The equivocation in the student's answer to the exam question resulted in a deduction of marks.
- The equivocation in the instructions for the product left the consumers unsure about how to use it properly.
- The equivocation in the research findings made it difficult to draw any meaningful conclusions.
FAQs About the word equivocation
a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth, intentionally vague or ambiguous, falsification by means of vague or ambig
shuffle,ambiguity, circumlocution,tergiversation, quibbling, ambiguousness, obscurity, opacity,murkiness, equivocalness
straightforwardness, plainness, forthrightness, directness, plainness, directness, frankness, openness, candor, forthrightness
The politician's equivocation on the issue of climate change left the public feeling uncertain about his true position.
The witness's equivocation during the trial made it difficult for the jury to determine the truth of the matter.
The equivocation in the company's financial statements raised concerns among investors about the accuracy of the information.
The doctor's equivocation about the patient's condition left the family feeling anxious and frustrated.
